Hansi Flick on managing world champion egos and Barcelona's striker search

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick remains unfazed by the influx of world champions returning to his dressing room. After Spain secured the World Cup title with a victory over Argentina, a core group of Catalan players, including goal-scorer Ferran Torres, returned to pre-season training with newfound confidence.

Flick insists that managing these egos is a positive challenge. He views the World Cup success as a catalyst for excellence rather than a distraction, emphasizing that winners are driven by a desire to continue their success at the club level.

"Champions never stop. They know how to win titles and that is important. This title should give them more confidence. When you work hard and focus every day, it becomes something special," said Hansi Flick.

Despite the high morale, Flick was transparent about the team's technical needs. The departure of Robert Lewandowski has left a void at center-forward that the club is actively working to fill. Flick expressed full trust in sporting director Deco to navigate the market.

The future of Ferran Torres remains a talking point amid interest from PSG, and the squad is also managing the absence of Frenkie de Jong due to injury. For now, the German coach is focused on internal development while keeping a close eye on potential reinforcements to strengthen his attacking options.